Safety Officer - Construction

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Safety Officer to join our team in Durban. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy work environment on construction sites, and for implementing and enforcing safety policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Planning: Develop and implement site-specific safety plans, including risk assessments and hazard identification.
• Safety Inspections: Conduct regular safety inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Safety Training: Provide safety training and inductions to employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Incident Investigation: Investigate incidents and accidents, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Safety Reporting: Prepare and submit safety reports, including incident reports, safety statistics, and compliance reports.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant safety legislation, regulations, and standards, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate and coordinate with stakeholders, including employees, contractors, clients, and regulatory authorities.
• Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, as well as strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Requirements

• Qualifications: National Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety (or relevant field)
• Registration: Registered with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) as a Safety Officer
• Experience: 2 years of experience in a safety officer role, preferably in the construction industry

Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of:

• Occupational health and safety principles and practices
• Safety legislation, regulations, and standards
• Construction safety management
• Risk assessment and hazard identification